The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today said the government must decriminalise direct taxes, limiting ...

Key measures required include addressing the backlog of dispute cases, reintroducing the Settlement Commission, and providing ...

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

As tax filing season begins, families have fewer options than last year, thanks to the heavy lobbying efforts of big ...

Getting your taxes done for free sounds like something that you're bound to regret. But several real-deal tax freebies exist. Many people could save the $300 or more that they pay for tax services by ...

Republicans in Congress have big plans for the “one big, beautiful bill,” which will affect not only tax rates and exemptions but also how people file their taxes. The GOP was irked last year by an ...

If you're feeling squeezed for cash and you're due a tax refund, the IRS has good news for you. First, the average refund so far this year is 38% bigger than last year and second, most people (90%) ...

Income tax refunds have contracted by 16.9% as of January 2026, with the government issuing ₹3.11 lakh crore compared to ...

The Trump administration has shut down the IRS "Direct File" program, which was a free tax filing option. Critics of Direct File cited high development costs and low user participation for its closure ...